Message Notes

1. The teachings of Jesus

a) Drawing to a close

b) How much had been understood?

2. A special danger highlighted

a) “Easy believism”

b) Reducing the teachings of Jesus into a single- simple truth

c) Those who think that they can simply say “Lord, Lord”    (Matthew 7:21)

3. This teaching is rejected by the Lord Jesus

a) The confession of faith in Jesus as Lord    (Matthew 7:21)

b) Mere confession will not admit a person into God’s kingdom  (Matthew 7:21)

c) Attempts to prove that they are worthy   (Matthew 7:22)

d) Prophesying in the Lord’s name

e) Casting out demons

f) Doing many wonders in His name     (Matthew 7:22)

4. Rejected from entering into the Kingdom of heaven

a) “I never knew you”             (Matthew 7:23)

b) “Depart from Me”               (Matthew 7:23)

c) “You who practise lawlessness”     (Matthew 7:23)

A VITAL CHECK LIST

1. Have we truly followed the Lord Jesus?  (Matthew 4:13-25)

2. Have we become His disciples?                  (Matthew 4:13-25)

a) Have we denied ourselves?

b) Have we taken up our cross?

c) Have we been following the Lord Jesus?     (Mark 8:34)

3. Are we truly His disciples?

a) Are the Beatitudes a part of our life?             (Matthew 5:3-10)

b) Are we cultivating our Christian character?

4. Is God truly our Father in heaven?

a) Do we pray correctly?                          (Matthew 6:9-13)

b) What is our prayer-life like?             (Matthew 7:7-11)

5. Are we walking with the Lord?

a) Even if the gate is narrow

b) And the way is difficult                       (Matthew 7:13-14)